Archive for June, 2009

Warren Buffett Lunch Makes $1.6 Million On Ebay

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

A winning eBay bidder and up to 7 of their friends will be having a 3 hour lunch with Warren Buffett at the Smith & Wollensky Restaurant in New York. The price ($1.6 Million) does not include travel, accommodations, or gratuity… But, some still think this years lunch (with Warren) winner still got a bargain.
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Doctor Criticises eBay Drug Sales

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Dr Nadeem Afzal, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Southampton General Hospital, said he discovered incorrect descriptions for some items, he says eBay is putting public health at serious risk by allowing the sale of drugs.
Dr Afzal said he found an advert for Infacol, used to reduce trapped wind, described as “slightly used”.
EBay UK said it encouraged [...]